There’s no denying that Alabama is a great place for hiking, especially during the spring. Several hiking destinations are located throughout the state that are perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors, including DeSoto State Park. For information about this state park, including some of its most popular hiking trails, take a look below.

DeSoto State Park is located atop Lookout Mountain near Fort Payne, Alabama. It's a great destination for anyone who loves hiking.
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This beautiful state park offers more than 25 miles of hiking trails, including its popular DeSoto Scout Trail. This scenic trail has a moderate rating, which means it's perfect for most skill levels.
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While hiking along this trail, you'll experience lots of natural scenery, including wildflowers, streams, and beautiful waterfalls such as Indian Falls.
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The DeSoto Scout Trail follows the Little River, and you'll eventually reach North Alabama's Little River Canyon National Preserve, which is home to...
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...Little River Falls. This is another waterfall destination that attracts thousands of people each year.
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An easy trail at DeSoto State Park that's perfect for all skill levels is the Talmadge Butler Boardwalk Trail. This 1,000-foot-long trail is one of Alabama's most popular boardwalk trails. It's accessible year-round and is quite popular during the spring months.
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And of course, one of the most popular features of DeSoto State Park is DeSoto Falls. At 104 feet, this is one of the Southeast's tallest waterfalls. Each year, thousands of people drive from near and far to experience this natural wonder, especially during spring. To reach this waterfall, no hike is necessary. It's easily accessible from a paved parking lot.
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For more information about DeSoto State Park and its hiking trails, you can view the park's webpage here and its Facebook page here.

Have you ever been to Alabama’s DeSoto State Park? If so, did you hike one of its trails? Let us know in the comments.

For more information about DeSoto Falls, be sure to take a look at the following article: You Can Practically Drive Right Up To The Beautiful DeSoto Falls In Alabama.

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